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Tissot PR 100vsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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PR 100
TissotPR 100
MSRP $450
R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PR 10036mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
PR 10040h
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
PR 100100m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
PR 100$450
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11.05mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
36mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White mother-of-pearl
Cream
Indices
Index
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
10 1/2 '''

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$499

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What people say

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Tissot PR 100

Owners widely praise the Tissot PR 100 for its excellent value, with specific mentions of its sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and the 80-hour power reserve of its Powermatic 80 movement. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its pleasing winding action and strong lume. Accuracy figures for the Powermatic 80 COSC variants are reported as -2 seconds per day or +/- 1-2 seconds per day. Some owners note that the crystal attracts fingerprints and that the black finish on some bracelets can wear off after extended daily use. A single owner of a quartz model experienced a recurring issue where the watch stopped for periods weekly, which was not resolved by a battery replacement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR 100 highly for its exceptional value and robust features, particularly its durable construction and reliable movements.

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

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